Steve Tisch praises Giants fans after wild-card win for enduring ‘some tough times’

Giants fans waited a long time for Sunday’s 31-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

How long? Only 11 years. That was the last time New York won a playoff game. Of course, it was Super Bowl XLVI vs. the New England Patriots, but still, a decade is a long time to go between postseason victories.

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No one knows that better than Giants co-owner Steve Tisch. Per FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano:

A statement from Giants co-owner Steve Tisch: “My familiy and I are proud of the players, coaches and staff and how everyone throughout the organization has worked together to make this a successful season. We are happy for the Giants fans, who have endured some tough times with us in recent years. We appreciate their support, passion and enthusiasm.”

Here’s a look inside the numbers, per Giants PR:

The Giants’ postseason record improved to 25-25, including 21-12 in the Super Bowl era. They are 9-15 on the road, including 8-8 in the Super Bowl era.

The Giants improved to 7-5 in wild-card games, including 4-3 on the road.

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Up next for the Giants is trip down the New Jersey Turnpike for a rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Playoffs on Saturday.

In Week 14, the Eagles smoked the Giants, 48-22, at MetLife Stadium.

The Giants lost again in Week 18, falling 22-16 at Lincoln Financial Field.

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